As I write this, my computer sits stuck on a photo of a beautifully sculpted marble foot. It is a lovely picture from the Musee D’Orsay in Paris. But as lovely as it is, it’s not what I need to see right now. I need to see my email and my word docs and this blog post. So instead of sitting in my cozy office, I am down the hall using someone else’s...
Read MoreAs I write this, my computer sits stuck on a photo of a beautifully sculpted marble foot. It is a lovely picture from the Musee D’Orsay in Paris. But as lovely as it is, it’s not what I need to see right now. I need to see my email and my word docs and this blog post. So instead of sitting in my cozy office, I am down the hall using someone else’s...
Read MoreIt used to be that anyone serious about publishing a book would turn to a publisher to handle the logistics of turning the manuscript into a real book with a pretty front cover and slick back cover copy. These days, however, authors increasingly are taking those final steps on their own. That, however, means taking on the up front costs in getting the book to market...
Read MoreIt may seem that a great book should sell itself. If it’s interesting and engaging, then everyone should want to read it. But the reality is that people can’t read a book if they don’t know it exists. It’s your job to make sure they know that it does, and that it’s worth their time. One efficient way to do this is to let people get to know you through a blog....
Read MoreIt can be hard to find the time and motivation to write. One way to jump start the process is to find a writers retreat where you can spend a weekend or a week seeing a new location, thinking about your project and maybe doing some writing. Often these events will include time with experts to give you insight and guidance. The easiest way is to find one near you,...
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